“Daily Flyleaf Reporter Victim of Fatal Crash”
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“The Daily Flyleaf”
A DAILY FLYLEAF SPECIAL REPORT
June 9th, 1996
“Ann Arbor, Michigan –
Longtime contributor to The Daily Flyleaf, veteran reporter Victoria Kellerman (neé Mendes), was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run accident in Ann Arbor this week.
On June 6th at 6:06 PM, Mrs. Kellerman was driving from her home on Windmill Way in Saline to the Daily Flyleaf office when she was hit in the rear by a speeding vehicle coming from the direction of the Crescendo Lane cul-de-sac, near Tefffft Park. Mrs. Kellerman’s car, a dark green Ford Pinto, burst into flames on impact and the vehicle and its contents were incinerated. No body was recovered.
Witnesses described the unidentified vehicle as a dark green Ford Pinto with an Ohio license plate. One witness reported seeing a vehicle matching that description parked on Concerto Trail near the intersection of Windmill Way prior to the incident, and identified the license plate as one issued in Red River Valley County of southern Ohio. Local police, state highway patrol, and police from Red River Valley County in Ohio are all on alert for the offending vehicle, which should show clear signs of heavy damage on the front, but it has so far evaded notice of law enforcement.
The Daily Flyleaf staff is deeply saddened by the loss of Victoria Kellerman, a reporter who has distinguished herself through years of outstanding journalistic achievement, including her Burnie-winning coverage of the unusual neurological conditions afflicting local residents, popular contributions to the research surrounding the legend of the Michigan Triangle, and her celebrated chronicle of the life of Maxine the Bonobo. Always a bright and inspiring presence at the Daily Flyleaf office, Victoria Kellerman was known for her gregarious sense of humor, strict commitment to journalistic ethics, dogged pursuit of the truth, and her various hobbies, including needlework, tennis, and baking. In addition to awards earned for journalistic achievement, Mrs. Kellerman was the recipient of multiple Community Choice Awards for her famous lemon squares.
Victoria Kellerman is survived by her parents, Randalf and Edweena Mendes, her sister, Sally Struthers (no relation to the actress of the same name), her husband, local television personality Jeremy Kellerman, and a nephew, Scott Kellerman.
Funeral arrangements were held at 1 PM yesterday, June 8th, at Danson and Sons Funeral Home in Atlanta, Georgia. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to bring a covered dish and a special remembrance of Victoria’s life. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Victoria Kellerman
1963 – 1996
Requiescat en pace”
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